ME-0725-PS-215-B

09-08

FDP/ID

INSTALLATION DATA FOR MICRO SERIES DISTRIBUTOR TUBES,

END CAP, HEATERS AND AUTO-FIXED R "INTEGRAL HEATER"
DISTRIBUTOR PROBES, END CAPS.

Please read carefully before installing components.

REFER TO MINI-PRINT NO. 1700
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

DISTIBUTOR TUBES

A hot-runner system includes electrical elements and may contain molten

plastic at elevated temperature and pressure. To avoid injury, exercise
caution by reading these instructions before servicing or operating the
system.
These instructions must be passed on to the end user where they should
be read before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.

MATERIAL: AISI 4140 STEEL OR EQUIVALENT

HARDNESS:28-35 HRc
LENGTH
0.03 x 45

DANGER
Failure to comply will result in serious injury or death:
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Improper voltages or grounding can result in electrical shock. Use only
with proper voltage and a proper earth ground.
To avoid electrical shock, do not operate product when wet.
Do not operate this equipment with covers or panels removed.
To avoid electrical shock, turn off main power disconnect and lockout /
tag out before servicing this device. Do not connect temperature sensors to
electrical power. It will damage the product and it can cause fire, severe
injuries or even death.
If green ground wire present wire must be connected to the ground.
Do not rebend rigid leads. Rebending leads might result in damage to circuit.
Product might absorb moisture when cool. Use low Voltage or power to drive
out residual moisture before applying full power. Failure to do so may cause
damage to this product.

0.628
DIA.
0.375
DIA.

CATALOG NUMBER

LENGTH

HT-05-03-12
HT-05-03-16

11.82
15.76

END CAP FOR DISTRIBUTOR TUBE

MATERIAL: AISI 4140 STEEL OR EQUIVALENT

WARNING
Failure to comply can result in serious injury or death:
STORED ENERGY AND HIGH TEMPERATURE HAZARDS
This product maintains molten plastic at high pressure. Use caution when
operating and servicing the system.
Physical contact with molten plastic may result in severe burns. Proper
protective equipment, including eye protection, must be worn. This product
has heated surfaces. Use caution when operating and servicing the system
to avoid severe burns. Proper protective equipment should be worn.
THERMOCOUPLE (T/C) DISTRIBUTOR TUBE HEATERS
(240 VAC, T/C TYPE J, 34" LEADS)
O.A.L.
1"
HEATED AREA
NO HEAT AREA

1.000
0.562
0.629

+0.002
0.000

1/2-13
THREAD

DIA.

CATALOG NUMBER
1.125

0.000
-0.002

DIA.

EC-11-05

0.375 DIA.
0.750

0.14 RAD.

Note: Dimensions shown in Inches.

WIRING INFORMATION
CATALOG NUMBER
HCTC-03-4
HCTC-03-45
HCTC-03-5
HCTC-03-55
HCTC-03-6
HCTC-03-65
HCTC-03-7
HCTC-03-75
HCTC-03-8
HCTC-03-9
HCTC-03-10
HCTC-03-11
HCTC-03-12
HCTC-03-13

HEATED AREA
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
13.0

O.A.L.
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
13.0
14.0

WATTS
320
340
400
430
450
470
480
515
550
650
710
720
760
810

CAUTION: HANDLE LEADS WITH CARE.

POWER LEADS - MULTICOLOR
T/C LEADS - BLACK & WHITE
WHITE IS NEGATIVE (-) AND CONSTANTAN (NON-MAGNTIC)
BLACK IS POSITIVE (+) AND IRON (MAGNETIC)

D-M-E SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR MISUSE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ENCLOSED
INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS. D-M-E HERBY TO DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL D-M-E BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, REVENUE
OR PROFIT, OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGED.

ME-0725-PS-215-B

09-08

FDP/ID

INSTALLATION DATA FOR MICRO SERIES DISTRIBUTOR TUBES,

END CAP, HEATERS AND AUTO-FIXED R "INTEGRAL HEATER"
DISTRIBUTOR PROBES, END CAPS.

Please read carefully before installing components.

REFER TO MINI-PRINT NO. 1700

0.080 PLUS DISTRIBUTOR PROBE EXPANSION

ON ALL DISTRIBUTOR PROBE INTERSECTIONS

2.187 MIN.
2.750 MAX.
SEE NOTE #1
0.25 MAX
0.093

0.093

0.562
SEE
NOTE #3

0.750
1.000
MIN.

0.250 RAD.
TYP.

0.39
0.75
MIN.

0.080 0.010

0.250

1.00
MIN.
SEE
NOTE #2

MATERIAL, S-7 STEEL OR EQUIVALENT WITH 32-34 Rc HARDNESS.

B DIA. 0.002

RECOMMENDED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEATERS,

PROBES, INTERSCTIONS AND END CAPS
1.187 MIN.
1.750 MAX.
SEE NOTE #1
0.750
MIN.

AUTO-FIXED "INTEGRAL HEATER" DISTRIBUTOR PROBES

(240 VAC, T/C TYPE J, LEADS ARE 34" LONG AND 90 )

Y
Z

CAT.
NO.
FDP0001
FDP0002
FDP0003
FDP0004
FDP0005
FDP0006
FDP0007
FDP0008
FDP0009
FDP0010
FDP0011
FDP0012
FDP0013
FDP0014
FDP0015
FDP0016
FDP0017
FDP0018
FDP0019
FDP0020

L
3.500
4.000
4.500
5.000
5.500
6.000
6.500
4.000
4.500
5.000
5.500
6.000
6.500
7.000
7.500
8.000
8.500
9.000
9.500
10.000

EXPANB
C
D
E
SION WATTS A
0.004
175
0.004
200
0.005
225
0.005
250 0.394 0.384 0.740 0.394 0.750
0.006
275
0.006
295
0.007
320
0.004
315
0.005
355
0.005
395
0.006
430
0.006
470
0.007
510
0.007
550 0.625 0.615 1.240 0.625 1.125
0.008
590
0.008
630
0.009
670
0.009
705
0.010
745
0.010
785

0.000

D DIA. -0.005

FULL RAD.

E 0.010
0.500 0.002
0.50 0.005
L

NOTE: PROBE DISCOLORATION

Each Integral Heater probe sold by
D-M-E is pre-tested. This procedure
discolors the outer surface of the
probe, but in no way alters its
performance or dimensions.

REPLACEMENT THERMOCOUPLE
(ALL PROBES)
CATALOG NUMBER

LEAD LENGTH

TC-9900

48"

END CAPS FOR DISTRIBUTOR PROBES

NOTES:
1. Due to the longer no heat section atthe Lead end, heater
will not be centered in distributor tube.
X
Y
Z
DISTRIBUTOR
2. The use of (4) 3/8-16 hardened socket head cap screws
MIN. MIN. MIN.
PROBE
with 1.00 minimum thread engagement into mold is recom
0.394 DIA.
0.788 0.500 1.375 -mended to secure end caps to mold. (Solid Block and
Split Plate Distributor System) Screws must be tightened
0.625 DIA.
1.250 0.875 1.375 evenly and torqued to 25-30 foot pounds.
3. The use of (2) 0.250 dia. dowel pins with 0.562 distance
between dowel pin and end cap centerlines is recommended
to secure end cap into mold
(Solid Block Distributor System only).

MATERIAL, AISI 4140 STEEL OR EQUIVALENT WITH 28-35 Rc HARDNESS

DRILLED AND
C'BORED FOR
# 3/8-16 S.H.C.S
1.125
A
0.25
F
D
D
E
B

RECOMMENDED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN

DISTRIBUTOR PROBE AND SUPPORT PINS

Note: Dimensions shown in Inches.

0.25 x 45 (4)

0.005 TYP.

2 PIECE CONSTRUCTION
# THREAD ENGAGEMENT INTO MOLD MUST BE 1.00 MINIMUM AND TORQUED TO
25-30 FOOT POUNDS.

0.005 TYP.
45

CAT. NO.

SL

DIM
A

NOTE: - SL SPLIT LINE OF MOLD

0.000

C DIA. -0.002

DISTRIBUTOR
PROBE
0.394 DIA.
0.625 DIA.

ECP0003
ECP0006
0.394 DIA.
0.625 DIA.
0.394 DIA. DISTRIBUTOR 0.625 DIA.
DISTRIBUTOR MACHINING
MACHINING
PROBE
PROBE
+0.010
+0.010
1.98
2.49
2.000 -0.000
2.500 -0.000
+0.010
-0.000

+0.010
-0.000

1.98

2.000

+0.001

1.124

1.125 -0.000
0.875
0.375
-

1.98

2.000

0.874

0.139
0.221

D
E
F

0.656
0.437
0.500

0.875 -0.000
0.656
0.437
-

0.875
0.375
0.875

+0.001

D-M-E COMPANY

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MADISON HEIGHTS
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